U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Matthew Hettwer, lead trombonist with The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note, plays the trombone during an open rehearsal at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 6, 2026. The Band held the open rehearsal to strengthen community relationships by connecting through musical performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Thompson Jr., foreground, senior enlisted leader for Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing command chief, watches an open rehearsal of The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note and Air Force Strings at JBAB, Washington, D.C., April 6, 2026. The Band held the open rehearsal to strengthen community relationships by connecting through musical performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)

U.S. Navy Musician 1st Class Madeline Jarzembak, harpist for the U.S. Navy Band, plays the harp with The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note and Air Force Strings during an open rehearsal at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 6, 2026. The Airmen of Note ensemble was created in 1950 as a continuation of U.S. Air Force Maj. Glenn Miller’s Army Air Force dance band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)